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Posted by RobertDavid on January 31, 2006, at 15:52:59
Well, I just cant seem to stop my once a week or once a month binges. I need help. I'm going to my doctor to see what they can do. I was wondering if anyone would consider being a cyber sponser in the mean time. I'm in so much pain....
Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 1, 2006, at 0:00:57
In reply to Need a sponser, posted by RobertDavid on January 31, 2006, at 15:52:59
Robert,
I can't sponsor you, as I don't have a year yet. I'll be picking up my 5 month chip in a few days. I am willing to chat with you though, and I can be there for you to listen when you need to talk to someone.
I know how hard it can be to quit. I applaud you for trying, and for not giving up when you slip. I tried for a few years before I even realized I had a problem.
If you want to chat, my yahoo! id is deirdrehbrt. Even if it says I'm not online, I might be... I don't always remember to change my away message. If that's not convenient for you, send me mail and I'll get back to you.
I'm really encouraged that you're reaching out.
Also, there is a Yahoo! group called aabeginnersclub. There are lots of good people there, and you might find some support there. It's a really active group with a good mix of people with long term sobriety as well as beginners.
Posted by AuntieMel on February 1, 2006, at 9:49:16
In reply to Re: Need a sponser, posted by deirdrehbrt on February 1, 2006, at 0:00:57
I've got nearly 3 years (in April)
My gmail id is the same as my sign on name. I'm not sure how good I'd be as a sponsor, but I know what you're going through.
And Dee is wrong - it's a whole lot fresher with her, so she can be a valuable help, too. Time under your belt isn't the only criteria for good sponsorship.
Posted by AuntieMel on February 2, 2006, at 13:23:23
In reply to Need a sponser, posted by RobertDavid on January 31, 2006, at 15:52:59
Posted by RobertDavid on February 2, 2006, at 14:31:14
In reply to Re: Are you still there? (nm) » RobertDavid, posted by AuntieMel on February 2, 2006, at 13:23:23
Hi, thanks, yes still here. Sober 3 days thank God. I've got a meeting with my health care provider today at 2, I'm going to an AA meeting with a friend Saturday night and several here have been helpful with cyber sponsering. I appreciate everyone. I think I've finally realized the part that has always confused me.
That no matter how adimate I am now that I will never drink again, with all the promises I make my self, as sure as I feel at this moment, the fact that I'm an alcoholic will make that feeling of certain sobriety temporary if I don't get help. That's the part I never understood before. I'm getting lots of good info from all of you as well as elsewhere. I'm going to hit this from all angles.
Though I'm feeling better today than I did a few days ago, I'm still feeling beat up. I really got trashed Monday night. Just shows me how bad this has to be for my mind and body. I'm not going to drink today.......
Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 2, 2006, at 15:05:08
In reply to Re: Are you still there? » AuntieMel, posted by RobertDavid on February 2, 2006, at 14:31:14
Robert,
Another place that has some really good information for the beginner is here:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aabeginnersclub/
If you want, check it out.
--Dee
Posted by ClearSkies on February 3, 2006, at 8:28:04
In reply to Need a sponser, posted by RobertDavid on January 31, 2006, at 15:52:59
I'm here too if you want to talk.
I had the hardest time staying sober. I would get a couple of days into it and the anxiety was crushing.
My doctor put me on Campral and I've been sober for over 5 months. I had a slip but I have lost the stick I used to beat myself with. I put that day behind me and it felt great to do so.take good care,
ClearSkies
Posted by antigua on February 3, 2006, at 8:36:00
In reply to Re: Need a sponser » RobertDavid, posted by ClearSkies on February 3, 2006, at 8:28:04
Glad you threw that stick away. You are an inspiration!
antigua
Posted by RobertDavid on February 5, 2006, at 21:54:04
In reply to Re: Need a sponser » ClearSkies, posted by antigua on February 3, 2006, at 8:36:00
Well, here I go again. 6 days sober. I'm feeling quite firm I will never drink again, but I've broken those promises before. This time it feels different. I never want to go back to that dark depression binge drinking gets me into.
Went to my first AA meeting Saturday night. Though it was helpful, my social anxiety starting kicking in a bit. I'll some how need to get a handle on that if I want to continue and ever want to get up and talk.
Anyway, thanks so much for all your support. Tomorrow will be a week. One day a time for me....
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